Anomalies Flashcards
1
Q
What is the meaning of sirenomelia?
A
Fusion of limbs
2
Q
What is the meaning of micromelia?
A
Limb undergrowth
3
Q
What is the meaning of Amelia?
A
Absence of limbs
4
Q
What is the absence of long bones called?
A
Phocomelia
5
Q
What is the partial limb absence called?
A
Meromelia
6
Q
What is the failure of digits to separate called?
A
Syndactyly
7
Q
What is the meaning of brachydactyly?
A
Shortened digits
8
Q
What is the meaning of polydactyly?
A
Extra digits
9
Q
What is the meaning of macrodactyly?
A
Enlarged digits
10
Q
What words describe absence of digits?
A
Ectrodactlyly
